Watching your baby grow is one of the best parts of parenting. One day they’re smiling at you, and the next they’re babbling, crawling, or taking their first steps. But how do you know if they’re developing on track? Developmental milestones are skills or behaviors that most children, typically 75% or more, achieve by a … Read more
My son is in elementary school and we’re already faced with after-school activity fatigue. The conversation between my husband and I recently went like this: He really wants to do karate, but it conflicts with baseball practice. There’s piano or violin lessons available at the Rec Center, but we need to find a way to … Read more
The white noise is humming. The baby is down. You finally tiptoe out of the nursery, holding your breath and hoping the door doesn’t creak on your way out. You ease onto the couch, just starting to exhale—and then comes the cry. Sudden, sharp, and oh so frustrating. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. … Read more
There are certain rites of passage every parent experiences: the first gummy smile, those wobbly first steps, and yes, the first fever that sends you reaching for the thermometer and debating whether it’s time to call the pediatrician. Even in the healthiest and most seasoned of families, it’s normal for parents to carry with them … Read more
As a pediatric nurse with over a decade of experience—many of those years spent in the ER—I’ve seen firsthand how damaging sun exposure can be for little ones. Babies and kids have thinner, more sensitive skin than adults, making them more vulnerable to sunburn, dehydration, and long-term skin damage, even after just a brief time … Read more
What caregivers often miss and when to know it’s a medical emergency Summer is the season of popsicles, sprinkler runs, and sun-soaked adventures. But rising temperatures can bring real risks, especially for little ones. While most kids can handle hot days just fine, heat exhaustion in kids is more common than many realize and it … Read more
Picture this: It’s a perfect summer day and your crew is pool-bound. You’ve managed to sunscreen them all up, pack a cooler full of snacks and towels, and you even remembered their fave goggles. But before a toe hits the water, it’s essential that you and your caregiver (and, any adult who will supervise your … Read more
Have you ever searched the term “sleep regression” at 2 a.m. while your baby cries out for the fourth time that night after a long stretch of being a “great sleeper”? If so, you’re not alone. For many parents and nannies, sleep regressions seem to come out of nowhere—often just when you’ve settled into a … Read more
